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Labs on board
On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:26:40 -0400,
(Dionysus Feldman) wrote:
Curtis CCF--
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Numbers like that lead to sloppy breeding. You offer good advice
about checking lineage. For problems like hip dysplasia, you can't
really tell if a puppy has a problem, even with xrays. You need to
look the parents and grandparents. Respectable breeders will have
there breeding dogs evaluated and graded by the Orthopedic Foundation
for Animals (OFA). You're rollng the dice if you are not seeing OFA
good or excellent. You should also research the breeder's standing
with the local or national breed organizations - make sure you are not
buying from a puppy mill.
df--
Done, done and done.
Now... how do we get her on the boat?
(Actually, she's getting on the boat well. One step, then to the bow,
then in the bow hatch, through the cabin to the stern where she takes up
all the room with her wiggly body waiting for everyone else to load up).
The problem now is getting her off, and in/out of the water. It looks
like she'll be OK with some practice.
DF- I don't know your particular boat or docking setup, or *your*
physical abilities. Have you thought about a harness arrangement, so
that you can grab the harness "backbone" and assist your pooch? There
are flotation suits available for "hunting dogs" (not a bad idea,
really. A PFD for your pooch) that have "grab handles" on the back to
assist the dog. ...just a thought. Check cabelas.com or other
outdoor outfitters.
Regards,
noah
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